1962 Willys M38a1 - bell Crank Assembly - Photo 07

Here is the bell crank assembly on the front axle. The relay rod from the pitman arm (rear) has its movement translated 90 degrees through the bell crank to move the draglink (front) as the steering wheel is turned. This keeps the steering action constant on the live front axle as it cycles through large suspension movements. The relay rod from the pitman to the bell crank matches the movements of the links in the suspension.